Getting to Know…Kurt Riley | Interview

For Interview #14, Multi-instrumentalist and singer Kurt Riley totally breaks down his solo artistry, providing The Musical Hype with some in-depth answers.

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Sifting through all of the musical hype

For Interview #14, Multi-instrumentalist and singer Kurt Riley totally breaks down his solo artistry, providing The Musical Hype with some in-depth answers.

For Interview #13 of the ‘Getting to Know’ series, The Musical Hype taps Barcelona hard rock band JJ Friends for the scoop.
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British singer/songwriter Sam Fender shines on single “Poundshop Kardashians” thanks to energetic production work and socially-charged songwriting.

For Interview #12 of the ‘Getting to Know’ series, The Musical Hype gets the scoop on Australian five-piece melodic hardcore band, Wildheart.
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Restless Modern continues his music ascent on “Things for the Future,” delivering thoughtful, relatable lyrics, balanced production, and honest vocals.
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On ‘Pheromones,’ Brooklyn R&B singer/songwriter Smoota delivers a thrilling sophomore album that thrives off lust, sex, and the influence of classic soul.
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Rising contemporary R&B artist Jay Warren delivers a compelling, lush, felonious love-centric single, “Felony Love.”
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19-year old California DJ and producer Elijah Soltan brings some freshness to the EDM game on his thrilling, four-track, first official EP, ‘Spin Wrld.’
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L.A.-based Italian-American singer, songwriter, and musician STF (Stefan Poole) ‘brings the heat’ on his superb debut single, “Lookalike.”
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Progressive soul singer/songwriter EMAN8 (Brandyn Burnette) proves he’s an artist watch on the alluring, spiritually-tinged single, “Amen.”
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On this personal & inspiring interview, teen musician Nicholas Tomillon provides insight on life, advocacy & ambitious musical endeavors.
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For Interview #10, The Musical Hype poses questions to vocalist/guitarist John Bruner of rock, funk, and ‘everything in between’ band, The King of Mars.